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Gap Inc

157 H-1B petitions, 98.7% certified, $170,953 median salary, FY2023–2026.

San Francisco, CA NAICS: 448140

The verdict

Gap Inc filed 157 H-1B petitions, among the very largest U.S. sponsors - certified at 98.7% with a $170,953 median offered wage.

157
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
98.7%
DOL-certified
$170,953
median offered wage
Top 1%
of sponsors by volume

Based in San Francisco, CA. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: Gap Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Gap Inc filed 157 Labor Condition Applications covering 157 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 98.7% (155 certified of 157 filed), a useful proxy for how cleanly their prevailing-wage attestations pass the Labor Department’s preliminary review before USCIS adjudication.

Compensation spread. Offered wages on Gap Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $85,000 at the low end to $253,689 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $170,953. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Staff Software Engineer (33 petitions at $171,305 avg), followed by Senior Staff Software Engineer and Software Engineer. H-1B salaries reported on LCAs must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for the role and worksite, so the spread also tracks wage-level geography and seniority.

Geographic footprint. Gap Inc is headquartered in San Francisco, CA under NAICS code 448140, and places H-1B workers across 13 states, most heavily in CA, TX, NY. Combined, these signals give a granular view of how one employer uses the H-1B program, volume, approval cleanliness, wage posture, and where the jobs actually sit on the map.

Where Gap Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Gap Inc is #1,332 of 119,880 employers nationally and #235 of 22,893 employers headquartered in CA. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

98.7%

Avg. Salary

$170,953

Median Salary

$170,953

Total Workers

157

Compare with another sponsor

Gap Inc vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$170,953 · 4% lower than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
$178,734
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate98.7% · about the same as Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
98.4%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions157 · 99% lower than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
30,573
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 100.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Gap Inc

Minimum
$85,000
Maximum
$253,689
Average Salary
$170,953

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+16.3%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Experienced (Level III)

43.3% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

99.4%

Primary Worksite County

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

54.1% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 1 petitions · 100% certified · $100,000 avg
FY2024 48 petitions · 97.9% certified · $166,020 avg
FY2025 101 petitions · 96% certified · $173,691 avg

FY2026 is partial data (through Q1). Chart shows completed fiscal years only.

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 1 1 $100,000
FY2024 48 47 $166,020
FY2025 101 97 $173,691
FY2026(partial) 7 6 $175,788

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Gap Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Staff Software Engineer 33 $171,305
Senior Staff Software Engineer 9 $190,761
Software Engineer 7 $187,370
Senior Software Engineer 5 $144,637
Senior Staff, Software Engineer 4 $181,465
Staff Engineer 3 $180,000
Product Manager 3 $153,867
Director, Talent Management 3 $210,000
Designer 3 $96,542
Studio Art Director 2 $217,500
Sr Staff, Software Engineer 2 $213,408
Senior Staff Engineer 2 $206,315
Senior Software Engineer -Android 2 $141,700
Senior Manager, Software Engineering 2 $218,929
Senior Designer 2 $160,800

Geographic Distribution

Where Gap Inc places H-1B workers across the United States

CA 72 petitions
TX 10 petitions
NY 4 petitions
OH 3 petitions
FL 2 petitions
WA 2 petitions
NC 1 petitions
RI 1 petitions
MO 1 petitions
AR 1 petitions
AZ 1 petitions
GA 1 petitions

Plus 1 more states

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Gap Inc

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Staff Software Engineer Charlotte, NC $133,536 Certified FY2026
Network Engineer Groveport, OH $116,230 Certified FY2026
Staff InfoSec Engineer Pleasanton, CA $185,994 Certified FY2026
Senior Manager, Software Engineering Pleasanton, CA $227,757 Certified FY2026
Senior Staff, Software Engineer Coppell, TX $156,998 Certified FY2026
Sr. Staff InfoSec Engineer Coppell, TX $200,000 Certified FY2026
Director, Talent Management San Francisco,, CA $210,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2026
Senior Staff Software Engineer San Francisco, CA $187,574 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Engineer -Android Cumberland, RI $141,700 Certified FY2025
Senior Staff Software Engineer Coppell, TX $165,000 Certified FY2025
Senior Staff Software Engineer Pleasanton, CA $218,360 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Engineer San Francisco, CA $161,637 Certified FY2025
Staff Software Engineer O'Fallon, MO $140,046 Certified FY2025
Staff Systems Engineer Pleasanton, CA $187,574 Certified FY2025
Sr. Data Scientist “ Customer Analytics Pleasanton, CA $194,834 Certified FY2025
Associate Creative Director San Francisco, CA $165,734 Certified FY2025
Senior Analyst “ Data Science San Francisco, CA $163,030 Certified FY2025
Staff Software Engineer Frisco, TX $154,500 Certified FY2025
Director, Talent Management Weston, FL $210,000 Certified FY2025
Principal Data Architect Coppell, TX $230,000 Certified FY2025
Senior Analyst “ Data Science (Data Scientist II) San Francisco, CA $153,100 Certified FY2025
Manager, Language Technologies San Francisco, CA $130,478 Certified FY2025
Manager, Language Technologies San Francisco, CA $130,478 Withdrawn FY2025
Associate Designer San Francisco, CA $110,310 Certified FY2025
Director, Product Management San Francisco, CA $232,000 Certified FY2025
Senior Staff, Software Engineer Bentonville, AR $172,420 Certified FY2025
Staff Software Engineer San Francisco, CA $180,960 Certified FY2025
Communications Manager Seattle, WA $122,100 Certified FY2025
Job Title Lead API Engineer San Francisco, CA $202,000 Certified FY2025
Software Engineer San Francisco, CA $181,190 Certified FY2025
Senior Analyst “ Data Science (Data Scientist II) San Francisco, CA $153,100 Certified FY2025
Staff Software Engineer Pleasanton, CA $184,150 Certified FY2025
Senior Designer San Francisco, CA $160,800 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Analyst, Merchandise Planning San Francisco, CA $88,053 Certified FY2025
Principal Software Engineer San Francisco, CA $229,350 Certified FY2025
Senior Analyst -Advanced Analytics San Francisco, CA $110,000 Certified FY2025
Sr. Staff Information Security Engineer Pleasanton, CA $218,570 Certified FY2025
Sr Data Scientist San Francisco, CA $204,500 Certified FY2025
Director, Talent Management San Francisco,, CA $210,000 Certified FY2025
Staff Software Engineer San Francisco, CA $180,960 Certified FY2025
Senior Staff Software Engineer Groveport, OH $155,000 Certified FY2025
Sr Director Design San Francisco, CA $250,000 Certified FY2025
Sr Analyst, Data Science New York, NY $174,900 Certified FY2025
Staff Software Engineer Plano, TX $158,500 Certified FY2025
Data Scientist San Francisco, CA $144,500 Certified FY2025
Staff Software Engineer San Francisco, CA $188,300 Certified FY2025
Sr Staff, Software Engineer Pleasanton, CA $220,500 Certified FY2025
Staff Software Engineer San Francisco, CA $190,400 Certified FY2025
Sr. Manager, Industrial Engineering Fishkill, NY $124,800 Certified FY2025
Sr. Software Engineer Tucson, AZ $105,400 Certified FY2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Gap Inc filed?

Gap Inc has filed 157 H-1B LCA petitions covering 157 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Gap Inc?

Gap Inc has a 98.7% certification rate, with 155 out of 157 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Gap Inc?

The average H-1B salary at Gap Inc is $170,953. Salaries range from $85,000 to $253,689.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Gap Inc?

The top H-1B job titles at Gap Inc include Staff Software Engineer, Senior Staff Software Engineer, Software Engineer. The most common position is Staff Software Engineer with 33 petitions at an average salary of $171,305.

Where is Gap Inc located?

Gap Inc is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 13 states, with the most positions in CA, TX, NY.

Is Gap Inc H-1B dependent?

No, Gap Inc is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has Gap Inc's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Gap Inc filed 1 petitions in FY2023 and 7 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $100,000 to $175,788.

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Data Sources

H-1B visa petition data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Labor Condition Application (LCA) disclosure files. Data covers fiscal years 2023 through 2026. Salary figures reflect amounts listed on LCA petitions, not actual compensation paid. Certification of an LCA does not guarantee visa approval.

Source: DOL Foreign Labor Performance Data

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, LCA Disclosure Data (FY2023–FY2026)

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